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Historical Annual Returns
Over the past 20 years, Western Digital Corporation has delivered an average annual return of 35.5%. The stock peaked in 2025 with a massive +269.5% gain, while investors faced a downturn in 2008 (-60.0%). Overall, the stock finished in the green 13 times out of 20 years.
Avg Return
+35.5%
Win Rate
65%
13W - 7L
Best
+269.5%
2025
Worst
-60.0%
2008
Performance Consistency
About Western Digital Corporation
Visit Website ↗Western Digital is a leading developer and manufacturer of data storage devices and solutions. It offers a broad portfolio of technologies, including flash and hard disk drives.
Key Business Segments
Flash
NAND flash memory products (SanDisk brand).
HDD
Hard disk drives.
Key Innovations
- ✓3D NAND technology
- ✓Helium-filled hard drives
Historical Milestones
Founded by Alvin B. Phillips.
Acquired SanDisk.
Announced plan to spin off Flash business.